Love letter to my new daughter

by MumInTheWild // July 24, 2016 // Comments off

Dear Layla, As a girl, I was brought up to always be polite, kind, pleasing – sugar, spice and everything nice. Please know I’m nurturing none of that! Well, except the kind part. That’s important. Okay, maybe politeness too. To... Continue reading →

8 Things New Mums Hate

by MumInTheWild // August 31, 2015 // Comments off

Sure, there’s plenty of love around when a new baby arrives. But along with it, also a lot of apprehension, frustration and dare I say it? – Yes, RESENTMENT! There should be no shame in admitting that dealing with motherhood... Continue reading →

The Great and Grand in Parenting

by MumInTheWild // July 25, 2015 // Comments off

They say parenting makes us appreciate our parents more. But how often do we show it? Now that I’ve experienced the gruelling hours, sleeplessness and irrational anxieties that come with raising a baby, I have heaps of respect and awe... Continue reading →

Slow down, Baby!

by MumInTheWild // April 25, 2015 // Comments off

This 6 month milestone has been keeping us busy! In just a couple of weeks Jules has managed several firsts: 1. He made his first mosquito friend. And she gave him his first TWELVE love bites! In return, we promptly executed Project Wipeout.... Continue reading →

My Heart goes Boom

by MumInTheWild // April 17, 2015 // Comments off

And just like that, you are 6 months old. I have to admit, I thought we’d never get here. But we did. We survived. Newborn jaundice, colic, acid reflux, UTI scares. Even that nail cutting incident I never want to... Continue reading →

Preparing for the Big Push!

by MumInTheWild // April 14, 2015 // Comments off

I’ll just say it. Giving birth was kindda traumatic. I went from butterflies in the tummy and positive thought-channeling to a panicky pile of hormones in just 5 contractions. Of course, few mothers can claim they had a wonderful birthing experience the first time. But... Continue reading →

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